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Outdoor Training and Adventure Centre - Alston Cumbria
Ghyll scrambling is just one of the many activities we offer, building self-confidence in physical activity in young people and adults.
Quotes from Previous Visitors
Wirral Grammar School For Girls
'This is country well suited to training of all types. It is climbing country, ideal for abseiling and rock climbing; it is mining country, providing ideal locations for underground teamwork; there are water facilities in the Lakes and the attractive valley of the South Tyne. This, combined with the guidance offered by the best Outdoor Instructors available, make our Sixth Form Initiative Training one of the best available, in our opinion, in the north of England.'
Chorley Detached Team
'Very professional, held safety as a priority above all else. Excellent, helpful, supportive.'
The King’s School, Tynemouth
'The activities provided, from my point of view are provided by experts in their field which is a must for safety.'
Spinney Hill Primary School, Leicester
'At the end of the day the bottom line for visiting staff is "would they allow their children to partake in the activities, and would they feel able to entrust them to the care of the Centre staff?" We feel that this criteria is met, and is a major factor in choosing Alston as a residential Centre.'
'The activities on offer at the Centre are excellent, providing a good balance between the physical and conceptual. The fact that groups can participate in so many activities in such a relatively short space of time is to be commended.'
Bell Farm Adventure Playground
'I feel that the centre staff are a tremendous credit to your organisation. They seem to have perfected the art of when not to intervene. They are highly skilled, professional, supportive, patient and good humoured. All staff were approachable -
excellent in comparison to many centres visited - a credit to Alston!'
Established in 1980, Alston Training and Adventure Centre has been under the ownership and direction of Dave Simpson since December 1988. During this period the Centre has established a high reputation for its safety and quality of its instructors.We aim to provide a caring, secure and supportive atmosphere, with stimulating experiences, that will stay with our visitors for many years. Building self-confidence in physical activity in young people and adults is just one of the benefits of visiting our adventure centre. Visitors are welcome at any time, and we like to liase in advance to discuss what you would like and any particular needs which you would like to be met.
Accommodation is in small bunk-bedded dormitories, with separate rooms for staff; plus ample shower and drying facilities. General rooms include two lounges (one with television and video), games room (with pool table) and dining room.
The Centre is registered with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority as licensed to provide specified activities under the following headings: Climbing, Caving, Trekking & Watersports. The Centre is also a member of the Institute for Outdoor Learning.
Our Centre and Location Alston Training & Adventure Centre lies half way along the Coast to Coast Cycle Route and is an excellent stop over site for those partaking in this activity.
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High Plains Lodge, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3DD |
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